Before you post a response to a discussion question, evaluate what you have written to see if you are following PM Forni's Rules for Considerate Conduct:
1. Pay attention
2. Acknowledge others
3. Think the best
4. Listen
5. Be inclusive
6. Speak kindly
7. Don’t speak ill
8. Accept and give praise
9. Respect even a subtle “no”
10. Respect others’ opinions
11. Mind your body
12. Be agreeable
13. Keep it down (and rediscover silence)
14. Respect other people’s time
15. Respect other people’s space
16. Apologize earnestly and thoughtfully
17. Assert yourself
18. Avoid personal questions
19. Care for your guests
20. Be a considerate guest
21. Think twice before asking for favors
22. Refrain from idle complaints
23. Give constructive criticism
24. Respect the environment and be gentle to animals
25. Don’t shift responsibility and blame
Before you post a link to "Further Reading and Information," remember to evaluate the website and make sure that it is appropriate to your purpose.
Evaluating a Website: Questions to Ask
Authority
Does this site come from a source with a good reputation?
Is the author or publisher of this work known?
What knowledge or skills do they have in the area?
Accuracy
Is this information correct?
Can it be checked against other credible sources?
Do the authors provide a bibliography?
Relevance
What is the author’s purpose in writing this website?
Who is the intended audience?
Remember, even if a site is about your topic, it might not be relevant to you.
Bias
Is the website written by a person or sponsored by an organization that would influence their writing?
Does the site address both sides of an issue?
Is the information balanced?
Efficiency
Is the information worth the effort?
Is the website clear and easy to use?
Can you find the information you need quickly?
Timeliness
Does the website make it clear when the information was last updated?
Is it maintained regularly?
Is this information that needs to be updated frequently?
Before you post a response to a discussion question, evaluate what you have written to see if you are following PM Forni's Rules for Considerate Conduct:
1. Pay attention
2. Acknowledge others
3. Think the best
4. Listen
5. Be inclusive
6. Speak kindly
7. Don’t speak ill
8. Accept and give praise
9. Respect even a subtle “no”
10. Respect others’ opinions
11. Mind your body
12. Be agreeable
13. Keep it down (and rediscover silence)
14. Respect other people’s time
15. Respect other people’s space
16. Apologize earnestly and thoughtfully
17. Assert yourself
18. Avoid personal questions
19. Care for your guests
20. Be a considerate guest
21. Think twice before asking for favors
22. Refrain from idle complaints
23. Give constructive criticism
24. Respect the environment and be gentle to animals
25. Don’t shift responsibility and blame
Before you post a link to "Further Reading and Information," remember to evaluate the website and make sure that it is appropriate to your purpose.
Evaluating a Website: Questions to Ask
Authority
Accuracy
Relevance
Bias
Efficiency
Timeliness